On TV, the newest star of The Deadliest Catch TV show, Capt. Scott Campbell Jr. is seen riding the Alaskan waves aboard the F/V Seabrooke. But on land in his souped up 1962 Ford known as The Big Nasty, Campbell is set to rule the road on the…MORE
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Playing for Change: professionals and students perform to raise funds to strengthening music and arts education
Wed, 09/14/11
On Saturday, September 17, musicians all around the world will celebrate the first annual Playing for Change Day, a global day of action to raise money to bring music into the lives of young people.
In Ballard, Robin Moxey, a professional…MORE
Hilliard’s Beer – A Can That Speaks for Itself
Wed, 09/14/11
Christy Wolyniak, Intern
Although the Northwest prides itself in its fine draft beers, Ryan Hilliard and partner Adam Merkl are hardly squeamish about their new Ballard brewery going aluminum.
Hilliard has been making beer out of…MORE
Final week to see the unprecedented exhibition of Nordic design, fashion and innovation
Tue, 09/13/11
This is the final week to experience the 2011 Nordic Fashion Biennale (NFB), an unprecedented exhibition of Nordic fashion, design and culture that is making its first US appearance at the Nordic Heritage Museum through November 13.
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The economic well being of the Ballard industry, Ballard "Greenways", and more to be discussed at the Ballard District Meeting tonight
Tue, 09/13/11
The Ballard District Council is convening for its monthly meeting tonight and topics on the agenda for the evening include the economic well being of the Ballard area industry, Ballard "Greenways", and the Shilshole Bay Marina.
AGENDA:…MORE
McGinn and Bagshaw release proposal for community center operations that cuts costs but keeps them open and staffed
Tue, 09/13/11
Mayor Mike McGinn and City Councilmember Sally Bagshaw have released a proposal for community center operations in 2012 that keeps them open and professionally staffed.
"This is a tough time for budgets at all levels of government. The…MORE
Community members to host informal summit about gangs, youth crime and violence in Ballard
Tue, 09/13/11
A group of concerned community members will be hosting an informal discussion about gangs, youth crime, and violence on Ballard streets on Thursday.
Held at Restaurant Michoacan, local will meet with City and King County representatives…MORE
County proposes new maintenance priorities
Mon, 09/12/11
Steep declines in the revenues supporting the King County Road Fund – accompanied by ongoing deterioration of aging road surfaces – will require implementation of a tiered system of prioritizing road maintenance, storm response and snow removal,…MORE
Seattle City Council approves paid sick leave legislation
Mon, 09/12/11
The Seattle City Council on Monday approved Council Bill 117216 with a vote of 8-1 (Council President Conlin voting no), requiring businesses in Seattle to provide paid leave to employees when they or their family members fall ill or victim to…MORE
Slideshow: BURP 2011
Mon, 09/12/11
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As temperatures surpassed 80 degrees on Saturday, September 10, many Ballardites cooled down with an ice cream cone from Parfait or in the beergarden at the second annual Ballard Urban Picnic.
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